In this part two of our conversation about America’s nuclear defense with Professor Alex Wellerstein, we discuss what the nuclear football is, who carries it, and what it does. In addition, we delve into commencing a nuclear strike, comparative policies, and legislative attempts to officially add people to the decision making process. Sources: U.S. Department of Defense article by C. Todd Lopez ‘4 Things to Know About the U.S. Nuclear Deterrence Strategy’ Nuke Map by Alex Wellerstein Reason article by Sam Rutzick ‘COVID-19 Demonstrates the Need to Change Nuclear Weapon Launch Authority’ Restricted Data The Nuclear Secrecy Blog article by Alex Wellerstein ‘The President and the  Bomb’ Union of Concerned Scientists issue brief ‘Whose Finger is on the Button’ Wikipedia article ‘Atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki’ Wikipedia article ‘Nuclear Weapon’ Wikipedia article ‘Strategic Air Command’ Wikipedia article ‘Surrender of Japan’ 

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Legal Talk Today : The Nuclear Football (Part 2)

As we approach Election Day on November 3rd, 2020, it seems the list of issues grows by the day. Controversy over ballot drop boxes. Intimidating emails to voters from Iran and Russia. A call for an "army of poll watchers" from the president. And so much may hinge on the Supreme Court. So, what impact will these issues have on the election? On Lawyer 2 Lawyer, host Craig Williams is joined by professor Joshua A. Douglas from the University of Kentucky College of Law as they explore a variety of legal issues leading up to the election including voter suppression, voter intimidation, controversy over mail-in ballots, and the potential legal fight awaiting us after the election. Special thanks to our sponsors, Blue J Legal and LEX Reception.

Lawyer 2 Lawyer : The 2020 Election: Voter Suppression, Mail-in Ballots, and a Potential Legal Fight

For our 300th episode, we are joined by Lawyerist founder, Sam Glover. He shares his thoughts on the current state of the legal world, as well as debuting the project he’s been working on since leaving Lawyerist. If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free! If you’d like to learn more about building a law firm strategy that challenges the status quo of the legal industry, check out our resource page on law firm strategy. Thanks to Termageddon, Back Office Betties,  LawPay and TextExpander for sponsoring this episode.

Lawyerist Podcast : #300 Legal: Past, Present, & Future, with Sam Glover

So much has happened that you'd be forgiven for thinking Jeffrey Toobin removed himself from the public eye -- by not removing himself from the public eye -- forever ago. Alas, it was only last week. We talk about the downfall of one of America's preeminent legal talking heads, the challenge for Biden when it comes to the apparent inevitability of court expansion calls, and we have a little eDiscovery lesson courtesy of Ghislaine Maxwell's unsealed deposition transcript. What will next week bring? Special thanks to our sponsors, Paper Software and LexisNexis® InterAction®.

Above the Law - Thinking Like a Lawyer : Toobingate Was Only Last Week

In 1919, The US Supreme Court in Schenck v. United States established the rule that if words create a "clear and present danger" to incite criminal activity or violence, the government has the right to prevent and punish that speech. For nearly fifty years, through wars and the Red Scare, that rule was applied largely without question. Then, in the 1969 case of Brandenburg v. Ohio, a white supremacist in Ohio, convicted for an inflammatory speech at a Klan rally, challenged his conviction saying it violated his First Amendment rights...and the Court agreed. A new test was born which has lasted for now more than 50 years. But, having been formulated in an era of much more limited media, does it still hold up today? In this episode of Make No Law: The First Amendment Podcast from Popehat.com, host Ken White explores how the First Amendment has handled inflammatory speech, from Schenck to the current Brandenburg standard and all the way up to today. With the help of Professors David Cunningham and Richard Wilson, Ken digs into what makes the “imminent lawless action” test of Brandenburg such an important turning point in First Amendment law but also investigates whether the proliferation of online communication necessitates a renewed look at the standards set out in a “simpler” time. Professor David Cunningham is professor and Chair of Sociology at Washington University in St. Louis. Professor Richard Wilson is the Gladstein Distinguished Chair of Human Rights and Professor of Law and Anthropology at UConn School of Law.

Make No Law: The First Amendment Podcast : Imminent Lawless Action

Who has the authority to launch America’s nuclear weapons? It might surprise you that it’s not the military. Professor Alex Wellerstein of Restricted Data the Nuclear Secrecy Blog explains how and why that decision resides with one person... The President. Sources: U.S. Department of Defense article by C. Todd Lopez ‘4 Things to Know About the U.S. Nuclear Deterrence Strategy’ Nuke Map by Alex Wellerstein Reason article by Sam Rutzick ‘COVID-19 Demonstrates the Need to Change Nuclear Weapon Launch Authority’ Restricted Data The Nuclear Secrecy Blog article by Alex Wellerstein ‘The President and the  Bomb’ Union of Concerned Scientists issue brief ‘Whose Finger is on the Button’ Wikipedia article ‘Atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki’ Wikipedia article ‘Nuclear Weapon’ Wikipedia article ‘Strategic Air Command’ Wikipedia article ‘Surrender of Japan’ 

Legal Talk Today : The Nuclear Football (Part 1)

While there’s expected growth in practice areas related to the pandemic, De Novo Review CEO and Founder Genny Castellanos says surges are nothing new. Rather than staff up with a permanent team, she and De Novo Review’s CSO Garrick Pursley tell host Christopher Anderson that more firms are using contract attorneys as needed. Pursley says the shift from permanent splurge hiring to temporary surge hiring is accelerating for some because of the pandemic. While some lawyers are boning up on growth areas to meet demand, others are bringing in subject-matter experts to help them manage growth areas. This ability to be flexible is especially critical as firms adapt to new revenue streams, new ways of acquiring clients and positioning in a fast-changing society. Genny Castellanos is the founder and CEO of De Novo Review, and Garrick Pursley is De Novo Review’s CFO and COO. Special thanks to our sponsors,  Scorpion, Lawclerk, Alert Communications and LawYaw. 

The Un-Billable Hour : Pivoting to Help People

You know what we’re all pretty tired of? The same old generic interview show. Trust us, we’re right there with you. And thus Legal Toolkit is reborn! Jared Correia welcomes Gyi Tsakalakis, legal marketer and host of the Lunch Hour Legal Marketing podcast, on the first episode of the new Legal Toolkit. Jared opens the show by highlighting the way jurisdictions are hurting the industry with restrictions on branding and how following these rules can lead to results both comical and dishonest (2:05). Then Gyi and Jared sit down to discuss some of the most important and accessible tools and tactics lawyers should be using to up their marketing game (10:03). Finally, stick around for the first round of the Rump Roast, where Jared and Gyi play a version of the Name Game (28:04). Gyi Tsakalakis is a legal marketer and founder of AttorneySync. Special thanks to our sponsors Scorpion, TimeSolv, Abby Connect and Alert Communications.

The Legal Toolkit : Branding Your Firm, Tools and Tactics To Up Your Marketing, and the “Name Game”

When reality TV implodes, who’s left to clean up the mess (especially if there are real customers)? Toni Long from The Long Law Group lawyer-splains. Sources: Chicago Suntimes article by Stephanie Zimmerman ‘Windy City Rehab sued again for fraud, this time over  $1.3M home dubbed House of Horrors on HGTV show’ Chicago Suntimes article by Stephanie Zimmerman ‘Windy City Rehab developers could be shut down after city moves to yank license, stop new permits’ Deadline article Bruce Haring ‘Windy City Rehab Ends Season, But Legal Troubles Linger for HGTV Series’ People article by ‘Windy City Rehab Premiere Reveals HGTV Stars Fell Out over Shady Finances’ People article by Mackenzie Schmidt ‘Alison Victoria Claims Windy City Rehab Co-Star Skipped 20+ Home Inspections’ People article ‘Windy City Rehab’s Alison Victoria Breaks Down Over Lawsuits from Clients: Cost Me Everything’ People article by Maria Pasquini ‘Windy City Rehab’s Alison Victoria is Selling Chicago Home for $2.3 Million’ TV Insider article by Dan Clarendon ‘Windy City Rehab Returns as Legal Battles and Controversies Continue’ Wikipedia article ‘Discovery, Inc’ Wikipedia article ‘HGTV’ 

Legal Talk Today : Windy City Rehab: When Reality TV Implodes

Plenty of lawyers in private practice worry about business development during the COVID-19 pandemic, but there may be more opportunities to discover new clients than they realize. And that is thanks to an increase in online events, says Karen Kaplowitz, a lawyer and business development coach. Special thanks to our sponsor, LawPay.

ABA Journal: Asked and Answered : How to maximize your business development during the COVID-19 crisis

After reviewing the latest marketing-related news and trends coming out of the 2020 Clio Cloud Conference and Clio's 2020 Legal Trends Report, and especially Clio's new "Clio for Clients", Gyi and Conrad return to their recurring "Rebrand This Podcast" segment. Over the last couple of episodes, Gyi and Conrad used this podcast as a case study in rebranding. The two reveal their decision and move to the next step: marketing. Continuing with the podcast as a case study, these marketing pros will compete to see who can best build the show’s audience. Listeners are the clear winners because they’ll get practical strategic and tactical advice related to their own law firm marketing efforts along the way. Special thanks to our sponsor Alert Communications and LexisNexis® InterAction®.

Lunch Hour Legal Marketing : Marketer vs. Marketer

In this special 2020 election edition of @theBar, host Jonathan Amarilio and co-host Chastidy Burns are joined by John Cusick, Litigation Fellow at the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF), for a discussion about the current state of voting rights, in the courts and at the polls, since the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Shelby County v. Holder eliminated the full protections of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Special thanks to our sponsors, CourtFiling.net.

@theBar : The Voting Rights Edition

Many people did home improvements during the pandemic but did they follow building codes and get the proper permits? If not, they may have difficulty selling their home. If you’re one of those people, don’t worry... Linda Pieczynski (aka the Code Attorney) is here to walk us through it. Sources: People Magazine article Windy City Rehab’s Alison Victoria Breaks Down Over Lawsuits from Clients:  ‘Cost me Everything’ Tampa Bay Times article by Elizabeth Renter ‘6 Ways to Avoid Costly Home Renovation Mistakes’ Investopedia article by Tim Parker ‘Home Improvements That Require Permits’ 

Legal Talk Today : Home Improvement? Get Your Permits!

Many law firms looking for a secure and mobile collaboration platform in the midst of the pandemic have turned to Microsoft Teams, but many lawyers still aren’t aware of the extent of its capabilities. Dennis and Tom welcome Karuana Gatimu to help legal professionals understand how Microsoft Teams can aid both them and their clients in legal matters and how to get the training they need to use it successfully. As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation you can use the second the podcast ends. Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for answers to your most burning tech questions. Karuana Gatimu is director of the Customer Advocacy Group at Microsoft Teams. Special thanks to our sponsors, ServeNow and Colonial Surety Company.

The Kennedy-Mighell Report : Microsoft Teams: Tips for Law Firms from Karuana Gatimu

In hopes of encouraging growth in their legal community in a variety of ways, Arizona has removed barriers preventing lawyers and non-lawyers from sharing fees. To learn more about what this change could mean for the profession as a whole, hosts Sharon and Jim talk with Arizona Vice Chief Justice Ann Timmer about the positive impacts they hope this new reform will bring. Along with hopes of helping law firms improve entrepreneurial success, the main driver behind this reform was to increase access to justice by encouraging creativity and innovation in legal service delivery. Vice Chief Justice Ann A. Scott Timmer has served on the Arizona Supreme Court since her appointment in 2012. Special thanks to our sponsors, Clio, Scorpion, Blackletter Podcast, Alert Communications.

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